anaheim-gazette 1877-09-22

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...SEPTEMBER 22, 1877. EVADING THE LIQUOR LAW. As everybody knows, the State of Maine has a very stringent law prohibiting the sale of liquors. But notwithstanding the care which was exercised in framing the law, and the heavy penalties attached to a violation of its provisions, it is asserted that the amount of liquor consumed and sold in the State is fully as large as before the passage of the prohibition bill. True, there are very few places in which the law is openly defied, but a thousand and one ingenious subterfuges are adopted for the sale of liquors. It is probable that the secrecy and ingenuity required to carry on the business gives to the occupation a vast which makes it fascinating, and induces men to embark in the business, who otherwise would never give it a thought. As we have said, the methods of evasion are exceedingly ingenious. The most popular is known as the "egg dodge." This consists in making two small apertures in the shell, blowing the contents from it, and filling the empty case with prince old whiskey. The holes are neatly sealed with white paper, and these eggs sell readily at $150 per dozen. Another plan, successfully practiced for several months until it was finally discovered by the sharp-nosed detectives, was the "fanest dodge." An innocent looking cider or vinegar barrel is furnished with what appears to be an ordinary wooden fancet, from which, if turned in one direction, flows cider or vinegar; but when turned the other way, there gushes forth a stream of foaming, brown ale. One ingenious evader improved upon this method by connecting a barrel of ale, placed in another room, with his Sebago water pipes, and served his customers, according to their appearance, with Frank Jones' ale or Adams'. One saloon baffled the officers for a long time. They were certain that liquor was sold there, but could discover nothing more criminating about the premises than empty rocks and bottles. At last one of them cast COMPULSORY EDUCATION. "There is a law somewhere upon our statute books, popularly known as the 'Compulsory Education Law,' which was enacted by our Legislature in response to a popular demand for some means to compel parents and guardians to give their children and wards a common school education. The law, from which so much was expected, is treated with contempt. We do not recollect an instance in which its enforcement was insisted upon. The fault may not lie with the school trustees, but with the law itself. It may be unconstitutional, or it may be defective in many other ways. If it is so, it is to be hoped that the next Legislature will either remedy its defects or wipe it out of existence. Inoperative laws, or those which are a dead letter, should be abolished. Every thoughtful man, interested in the welfare of his country, and who delights in seeing it take the foremost rank among nations, cannot well be a foe to a law which makes the education of children compulsory. It is true that compulsory enactments are not strictly in harmony with the ideas of a Republican form of government; but it is undeniably true that such form of government can only be carried on by a people whom Education has brought to a knowledge of what constitutes true Freedom. And as long as there are found men and women so criminally carless of their children's welfare as not to take advantage of our school system, and secure for their children the benefits of a common school education, it is necessary not only for the welfare of such children but also of the public, that compulsory education laws should be upon our statute books, and should be enforced. But a few days ago we were a member of a jury before whom a boy was examined. He did not know his age—thought he was somewhere between 13 and 15. He did not know the nature of an oath, never heard of such a crime as perjury, and didn't know that it was wrong to lie; in fact had but a dim perception of what constituted a lie. And strange as it may seem, we are forced to believe that he told the truth, for in his subsequent examination he lied most atrociously and unblushingly, and with the greatest indif- which, if turned in one direction, flows cider or vinegar; but when turned the other way, there gushes forth a stream of foaming, brown ale. One ingenious evader improved upon this method by connecting a barrel of ale, placed in another room, with his Sebago water pipes, and served his customers, according to their appearance, with Frank Jones' ale or Adams'. One saloon baffled the officers for a long time. They were certain that liquor was sold there, but could discover nothing more criminating about the premises than empty casks and bottles. At last one of them cast a suspicious eye on the high shelf, upon which lay, flat on their sides, a quantity of corkless, and, apparently, empty flasks. Mounting to this he discovered that each flask contained brandy or whiskey in such quantity that it just failed to run out from the uncorked neck. Bottles of "patert. ginger beer," of which two contained alcohol equal to a bottle of whiskey, had a ready sale for months. In Portland there are a vast number of small clubs, of from a dozen to twenty members each, formed for the express purpose of drinking. Each member pays a small weekly fee, and receives a certain number of tickets. A room is hired, near the express office if possible, and liquor, generally beer, is sent there in bulk from Portsmouth or Boston. Each of the tickets held by members is good for one drink, but none of the liquor is sold. The express companies are doing an immense business in the transportation of packages of liquor between Boston and Portland. The Portland agent of the Eastern Express Company says that they receive on an average a car load of liquor per day from Boston. So stringent is the law that apothecaries are no longer allowed to sell alcohol for medicinal purposes, even when it is ordered by a physician. This has so seriously inconvenienced them that every druggist and apothecary in Maine has bound himself to support only such candidates for the State Legislature as shall favor the passage of a bill, to be passed this coming winter, removing this restriction. This bill, if passed, will allow them to dispense any medicine mentioned in the United States pharmacopoeia. It passed one branch of the Legislature last winter, and was in a fair way to pass the other, when some prohibitionist caused it to be amended with the words, "Except such as shall contain alcohol." The bills of tare at hotels and restaurants, instead of the usual wine list on the last page, contain copies of the State Liquor law. A stranger finds it almost impossible to obtain even a bottle of Bass at a hotel; but to the initiated nothing is more simple. He has merely to register, engage a room, and in it call for what he likes. The bill is for room rent. In some places beer is given away, but crackers sell for ten cents apiece. A CORRESPONDENT of a San Francisco paper, writing from San Jose, says: The experiment of substituting white for Chinese labor on the hon ranches in the Willows But a few days ago we were a member of a jury before whom a boy was examined. He did not know his age—thought he was somewhere between 13 and 15. He did not know the nature of an oath, never heard of such a crime as perjury, and didn't know that it was wrong to lie; in fact had but a dim perception of what constituted a lie. And strange as it may seem, we are forced to believe that he told the truth, for in his subsequent examination he lied most atrociously and unblushingly, and with the greatest indifference. This young man, we are told, has three brothers older than himself, who also have been brought up in ignorance. And what is the natural result of this mode of bringing up? Two of these brothers are in jail on criminal offenses, one is a fugitive from justice, and the boy himself in now in jail under indictment for murder! And this is why we argue in favor of compulsory education. Ignorance breeds vice; education nourishes progress.. Ignorance invites the iron heel of despotism; education encourages civil and religious freedom. Ignorance fills our jails with criminals and our workhouses with paupers; education lifts men above the level of crime, and by inculating industry makes poor-houses superfluous. There is no subject which is so fraught with interest and which demands such careful, wise legislation as this subject of Education. The case of the vessel Edward Lee, supposed to have been fired upon by a Spanish war vessel, near the southern coast of Cuba, has been brought to the attention of the Department of State, through a letter addressed by Capt. Atkins to his mother at Newburyport, Mass. The alleged firing, according to the report of Capt. Atkins, was about the middle of March, previous to the detention of the Ellen Rizpah and the Rising Sun, and not subsequently as has been stated. This subject is now being investigated, both by the United States and the Spanish Governments. Inquiry thus far has not shown any foundation for the allegation in the case of the Edward Lee, but should satisfactory evidence be furnished that any Spanish war vessel has committed a violation of international law, the matter will be considered in the same friendly manner as the cases of the Ellen Rizpah and the Rising Sun by the Spanish Government which has already assured the Department of State of its earnest disposition not only to render satisfaction, but to preserve the amicable relations now existing between the two Governments. The conduct of American women while traveling in the old world is the subject of a letter of Mrs. C. S. Munson to the Independent. She says that women who profess Christianity attend the Sunday evening entertainments in Germany and France. The inclination to do as others do leaks them astray. They crowd to see the great annual horse race for the Prix de Paris, which is always run on Sunday. Worse than that, weight could not have pounds, while some probably weigh 200 pounds variety of cucumber attain an average length vine, remember, but they have seen some that feet. In regard to an several splendid ones the settlers are prepared wise. The imperturbability considering the circuit they are now holding astonishing. And it spirit of resistance, but only as a kind of choice one-half—those who and as a good-natured of the other moors safety valve in all have attended service I assure you they are have read "The Danish don't believe a woman happiness of a dancing witnessed here, where to have an evening's about it to which charitable little volume And let me assure you ball down here is in lightly of. If they present only a single allow me to say that will find culture her educated intelligence the ultimate adjustment culty, many of those ters will doubtless manent and in a few which will be to Anna is to Los Angeles. a favorite retreat often presenting a story this part of the coast all this of which I not the Land Coasts may be but Horticulture At a special meeting of the Horticultural Monday the following pointed: On Semi-Tropical Los Angeles; L.J.Barth Shorb; San O Angeles; J.M.A Waite; Riverside; On Northern Fr Angeles; W.W.Parker; Anaheim; geles; D.C.Hayw On Viniculture: M.Keller; Los Anaheim; B.D.Waite; Coronel; Los Angeles On Raisins and Anaheim; Dr.O.H Twogood; Riverside den; J.Rubio,L On Irigation—briel; W.B.Older A CORRESPONDENT of a San Francisco paper, writing from San Jose, says: The experiment of substituting white for Chinese labor on the hop ranches in the Willows this season is resulting satisfactorily, although a number of the boys brought here from San Francisco had to be sent back for disorderly conduct. Their places have been filled, however, by boys from this city, who work well and give no trouble. On the Bird Ranch the crop is being harvested under the direction of J. B. Wyatt, of the Anti-Chinese and Caucasian Societies. Many women are employed and their labors so far have demonstrated that the Heathen Celastial is a much inferior article. The whites do cleaner picking, have more system, and do less damage to the vines. The Anti-Chinese Societies do not intend that the work shall end here. In the Spring, when the strawberry season arrives, it is proposed to obtain contracts, if possible, from all the ranches in this section, and thereby strike another effective blow in favor of white labor and against the coolie. It is estimated that at least one-third of the Chinese in this city rely upon the hop and strawberry ranches for maintenance. This class can work a few months in the year, and during that period earn enough to keep them until another session. Is it Luck? Some one remarked the other day in our hearing that "Bill Ash would have 14,000 bags of wheat this year," whenceupon another said "Bill Ash is always in luck." Is it luck? Every year, wet or dry, Ash comes in with his regular amount of wheat. He is farming third rate land, and it is situated in the dryest part of the county. There is a manness about his crop each season that denotes something more than luck. This season he averaged 23 bushels to the acre—last season only 25. The land being third rate will not produce those marvelously big crops we read about, but he get out of it each year all it will bring.—Colusa Sun. The conduct of American women while traveling in the old world is the subject of a letter of Mrs. C. S. Munson to the Independent. She says that women who profess Christianity attend the Sunday evening entertainments in Germany and France. The inclination to do as others do leads them astray. They crowd to see the great annual horse race for the Prix de Paris, which is always run on Sunday. Worse than that, they generally visit such places as the Jardin Mabille, and Mrs. Munson says: "It is stated that the principal supporters of these resorts are American ladies and gentlemen, who patronize them merely out of curiosity, and that no reputable French lady would ever be seen entering the portals. 'We know that only the outcasts of our own society,' I was told, 'ever mingle in such scenes; and you must accept the verdict of the censors if you are found among those people.' The person with whom I was conversing is a warm friend to our nation, a prominent writer and statesman." Mrs. Munson says, too, that American women are the worst gamblers at Monaco. Lemons a Cure for Consumption. A correspondent of an English medical journal furnishes the following recipe as a new cure for consumption: Put a dozen whole lemons in cold water and boil until soft (not too soft), roll and squeeze until the juice is all extracted; sweeten the juice enough to be palatable, then drink. Use as many as a dozen a day. Should they cause pain or looseness of the bowels, lessen the quantity and use five or six a day until better. By the time you have used five or six dozen you will begin to gain strength and have an appetite. Of course as you get better you need not use as many. Follow these directions and we know that you will never regret it if there is any help for you. We know of two cases where both of the patients were given up by the physicians, and were in the last stages of consumption, yet both were cured by using lemons according to the directions we have stated. One lady in particular was bed-ridden and very low; had tried everything that money could procure, but all in vain, when, to please a friend, she was finally persuaded to use the lemona. She began to use them in February, and in April she weighed 140 pounds. She is a well woman to-day, and likely to live as long as any of us. FROM SQUATTERDOM. A Philosophical People—Tall Corn and Big Pumpkins—Also Commissars—The Maitful Walts—A Chatty Letter Fountain Valley, Sept. 14, 1877. Em. Gazette—If there is any quality that sustains my unwavering admiration, it is that of serenity. I mean serenity under disappointments, trials and other adverse circumstances. Now, this is just the quality that there is most of in Squatterdom. Were Plate himself to visit the Willowa, he would be enchanted with the inhabitants. I can fancy him sitting in the cool shade of the Arbor and soliloquizing tansy: "Here at last have I found a people who can accept my philosophy and make it a reality." The fact is, nothing moves them. The half patent hung over their heads for years like the sword of Dam—Dam—Damocles. But the squatter only said, "Hang it." Ejectment suits followed one another thick and fast; and still the squatter squatted. And now the other half patent has been granted and the squatter, still undaunted, goes on quietly boring artesian wells. He sitteth under his corn and his pumpkin vine with none to make him afraid. And if this isn't philosophy, then your humble correspondent knows nothing about it. I have just alluded to corn, and I assure you there is some splendid corn here, tall and bright and loaded with ears. And if my allusion to the pumpkin vines might not bear strict investigation,—for I don't exactly see how anybody could sit under them,—yet it is most veracious that I have seen load after load of these, so magnificent that the average weight could not have been much under 150 pounds, while some of the largest would probably weigh 200 pounds. There is a vast variety of cucumber raised here also, which attain an average length of six feet—not the vine, remember, but the cucumber itself. I have seen some that measured over seven feet. In regard to artesian wells there are several splendid ones here, and a number of the settlers are preparing to go and do likewise. The imperturbability of the people here, considering the circumstances under which they are now holding the land, is, after all, PACIFIC COAST NEWS. Frank Pixley is spoken of as Collector of the Port of San Francisco, to succeed Shannon. Judge Dwinella, a staunch Republican, has received the Democratic nomination for Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial District, San Francisco. San Bernardino Times: A little after 11 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. Wm. Boren returned from his field with a load of hay and drove to his house. A little child of his, between 2 and 3 years of age, came out to meet him. He went into the house and left it in the road, and coming out again a few minutes after, found that it had received severe injuries in the stomach. Investigation proved that Mr. James Bledsoe had passed with a team, which had a young colt following, and the child had got close to the colt, which had kicked it, inflicting injuries which proved fatal, as the little sufferer died shortly after 4 o'clock this morning. On Sunday morning the planning mill at San Diego was destroyed by fire. Loss, $1000. During the absence of the family from a ranch not far from Healdsburg about two weeks ago, a 17-year old son vanished with $1,600 of his father's money and has not since been found. Incandiarism in Alamada county on ranches has aroused the people to the extent that they have formed a Committee of Safety. The Chinese question seems to be at the bottom of the trouble. The Healdsburg Flag states that at Mr. Richardson's hop yard there are about 75 women, girls and boys and fifty Indians engaged in picking hops, and at Mr. Aldecon's about the same number. W. H. Barnes, as the attorney for W. W. Morrow, the Republican candidate for Senator in the Ninth District, San Francisco, in the recent election, has filed with the County Clerk a printed notice of a contest of the election. The student of the heavens in this State is now favored with sight which will not occur again in the longest life-time. Five outofthe seven primary planets may be seen in the dusk of the evening at once. Mercury, Venus, Mars. Jupiter and Saturn are all visible to the beholder. Two hundred men were suspended in the construction department at Mare Island Friday and Saturday, leaving but fifty men at work in the department. California capitalists are negotiating for the purchase of 50,000 acres of land on the Lower Frazer river, for the purpose of founding a colony of Californians. Sixty-five men are now at work on the Pacific Coast News. Stealing fine animals in western Ohio for a long time and selling them in Fort Wayne. Two little edible dogs from China have been received at the Acclimatization Garden in Paris. These interesting canines have heads like pages, are very small and fat, and short-legged and are eaten usually when two months old, and being fed exclusively on rice and milk. They are eaten roasted, and served in cats with soy. The ground of acquittal for murder upon which a young colored man escaped at Rockport, Ind., recently, was that he believed his victim to be a ghost. He was passing through the woods at night with a gun, when suddenly a white object appeared in the pathway. Terror-stricken he mechanically raised his weapon and fired, bringing the ghost down mortally wounded, which turned out to be a colored neighbor walking home with a white sheet wrapped about him. The Bulgarians show remarkable powers at many sorts of handicraft. In the towns almost every well-to-do family has its loom, and with the rudest treadliness and shecklefabrics of great beauty are made. A gentleman lately in the country saw dress fabrics with patterns raised or worked out in wool, whiche would he said, do credit to the best draughtsmans of Bradford. The Turkish policy, has however, discouraged manufacture with the view of getting revenue from import duties. The Bulgarians also excel in filigree work. It is worthy of remark that not a single newspaper in Georgia opposes the new Constitution. During last year there were 10,819 boys and 10,311 girls born in Minnesota. There were 550 pairs of twins, 8 sets of triplets, and 1 quadruplets. Quinine is now so high in price in Europe that doctors are using instead the liquid solution of strychnine, and find it nearly as efficacious and much cheaper. A large mushroom is said to have forced its way through twelve inches of concrete covered with a thick layer of jasphalt in the floor of the Savings Bank Department of the General Post Office in London. It is now thought in Oregon that the apple crop of that State will be a partial failure. The trouble is said to have been caused by a fly, which destroyed the fruit before the blossom was shed. M. Krantz, the Commissioner-General for the Paris Exhibition, has addressed a circular note to the foreign representatives announcing that the principal parts of the exhibition building will be finished on the 15th of September. Architects and engineers of the foreign commissions will then be admitted to commence work upon the sides allotted them. A vessel left a Scotch port recently with 500 horsesheads of wine on board. It is intended... weight could not have been much under 150 pounds, while some of the largest would probably weigh 200 pounds. There is a vast variety of cucumber raised here also, which attain an average length of six feet—not the vine, remember, but the cucumber itself. I have seen some that measured over seven feet. In regard to artesian wells there are several splendid ones here, and a number of the settlers are preparing to go and do likewise. The imperturbability of the people here, considering the circumstances under which they are now holding the land, is, after all, astonishing. And it is not a dull or sullen spirit of resistance, but what I can describe only as a kind of cheerful faith on the part of one-half—those who attend camp-meeting; and as a good-natured hilarity on the part of the other moiety who find their safety valve in an occasional hop. I have attended several of these hopes, and I assure you they are perfectly charming. I have read "The Dance of Death," and I don't believe a word of it. The simple happiness of a dancing party such as I have witnessed here, where young and old meet to have an evening's recreation, has nothing about it to which the above mentioned uncharitable little volume can have reference. And let me assure your readers that a little ball down here is in no way to be thought lightly of. If they suppose that our party presents only a single type of rustic simplicity, allow me to say that they are mistaken. They will find culture here and good manners and educated intelligence. And whatever may be the ultimate adjustment of the land difficulty, many of those who are now only squatters will doubtless make their locations permanent and in a few years build up a retreat which will be to Anaheim what Santa Monica is to Los Angeles. Already this has become a favorite retreat for campers, the beach often presenting a scene as lively as any on this part of the coast. And let me say that all this of which I have written is due to—not the Land Company, whatever their rights may be, but to the actual settlers. SQUAT. Horticultural Committees. At a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Horticultural Society, held on Monday the following committees were appointed: On Semi-Tropical Fruits—Thos. A. Garey, Los Angeles; L. J. Rose, San Gabriel; J. de Barth Shorb, San Gabriel; J. O. Fisher, Los Angeles; J. M. Asher, San Diego; L. C. Waite, Riverside; L. M. Holt, Pomona. On Northern Fruits—Milton Thomas, Los Angeles; W. W. Williams, Los Angeles; S. Parker, Anaheim; J. M. Steward, Los Angeles; D. C. Hayward, Orange. On Vinulture—L. J. Rose, San Gabriel; M. Keller, Los Angeles; A. Langenberger, Anaheim; B; D. Wilson, San Gabriel; A. F. Coronel, Los Angeles. On Raisins and Table Grapes—L. Park, Anaheim; Dr. O. H. Conger, Passaide; D.C. Twogood, Riverside; Col. J. Banbury, Pasadena; J. Rubio, Los Angeles. On Irrigation—J. DeBarth Shorb, San Gabriel; W. B. Olden, Anaheim; C. H. Bliss, Los Angeles; P.M. Green, Pasadena; Geo. The student of the heavens in this State is now favored with a sight which will not occur again in the longest life-time. Five out of the seven primary planets may be seen in the dusk of the evening at once. Mercury, Venus, Mars. Jupiter and Saturn are all visible to the beholder. Two hundred men were suspended in the construction department at Mare Island Friday and Saturday, leaving but fifty men at work in the department. California capitalists are negotiating for the purchase of 50,000 acres of land on the Lower Frazer river, for the purpose of founding a colony of Californians. Sixty-five men are now at work on the Monadnock at Mare Island. Mark McDonald, who aspires to be United States Senator, has already engaged rooms at Sacramento. San Bernardino talks of abolishing the Town Recorder, Marshal and Night Watch, all on the score of hard times. The Supreme Court has granted a stay of proceedings in the case of Dr. W. W. Royal, sentenced in Sonoma county to fifteen years' imprisonment for rape. New honey should be coming in quite freely now, but we have heard of none as yet. A little will come in but not enough to amount to much.—San Diego News. The San Diego Board of City Trustees have employed David Felsenheld and Joseph U. Crawford to represent the city's railroad interests at Washington during the ensuing session of Congress. We hear that some thirty or forty Chinamen, heretofore employed in a department of the work at the Nortonville coal mines of the Black Diamond Company, were discharged on Thursday morning last by Superintendent Morgans, and that white labor will be exclusively employed hereafter in all departments of the company's work.—Martinez Gazette. Mrs. Plute Jim was the squaw recently led out of Reno with a rope by her lord, the medicine man of the tribe, and who is supposed to have been stoned to death for adultery. The Plutes never burn in such cases. No case of burning has ever been known since the earliest advent of the whites among the tribe, while several stonings after the old Israelitish custom, have taken place. A letter from Siletz to the Corvallis Oregon Goetze says no provision was made for the support of the Indians moved a year two ago from lower Alsea to Siletz, and they are now actually dying of starvation. Their sole living is gained from what little fishing they can do. For some time past a majority of them have been living on mussels and the remains of the whale that was washed ashore on the north beach a few weeks since. Mr Bagley has had no funds with which to provide for them. San Francisco Echo: Dr Hunter, Secretary of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, yesterday caused the arrest of Ah Moy, wife of a Chinese merchant, and mother of a nine year old daughter. He charged Ah Moy with "cruelty to children" and "mayhem." The charges were based upon the fact that the child's feet are cramped in orthodox fashion of the wealthy Chinese classes, and that the soles of the child's feet had been cut in order to aid the cramping process. An examination by Dr Stivers, Swan, and others showed that there was no ground for the assumption, Dr Hunter having mistaken a crease in the sole of the foot for a cut. The operation of cramping the foot has been going on for several years. The child removed and replaced the bandages herself, seeming rather proud than otherwise at the deformity, just as our belles are proud of their horribly deformed waistals. Mr Van Dere would probably be much door of the Savings Bank Department of the General Post Office in London. It is now thought in Oregon that the apple crop of that State will be a partial failure. The trouble is said to have been caused by a fly, which destroyed the fruit before the blossom was shed. M. Krantz, the Commissioner-General for the Paris Exhibition, has addressed a circular note to the foreign representatives announcing that the principal parts of the exhibition building will be finished on the 15th of September. Architects and engineers of the foreign commissions will then be admitted to commence work upon the sides allotted them. A vessel left a Scotch port recently with 500 hogsheads of wine on board. It is intended to take a twelve months' voyage, the object being to improve the wine by a passage through the tropics. The Eyes of School Children. Dr.C.R.Agnew informed New York Medico-Legal Society that it was a mistake to suppose that near-sightedness as a result of modern school conditions is much less prevalent in America than in Germany. In Cincinnati out of 209 pupils of the district school examined 10 percent were near-sighted, in a higher school the percentage was 14 while in the normal and high schools it was 16 per cent. This shows a steady increase of nearsightedness with the length of study. In the first four classes of the New York Free College the proportion of myopic eyes was found to be 29.40, 34.75, and 53 per cent respectively. These figures refer to different students as the examination was made essentially at one time. We believe no attempt has been made to follow up one class in order to mark the effects of continued study. In the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn 10 per cent in the academic department were near sighted, and in the collegiate department 28.5 per cent. Dr.Agnew said: "Now while disease is going on in an organ so transparent as the eye, it is possible that during same period of life damage is being done to other organs of the body notso transparent and the morbid conditions of which we cannot so easily determine as those of the eye. I think that before we get through with this examination certain rules will be formulated by which parents at home will be able to apply the principles necessary to the care of their children much better than now.Also that schoolrooms will be constructed much better than at present day.Its seems to me that the very eytmology of the word education involves the idea thatthe young child is to be taken,and that he is to grow stronger and better,f if all his organs,a allway up through that processof education,t untilthe wear and tearof life produces resultswhich，of course，areto be expected，were equally and fully exercisedin right direction.Take a thousand childrenat six yearsof age，with properly regulated dietand managementathomeandintheschoolhouseasregardsformsofdeaksandseatsandlightandheatandhoursstudycundschoolsbook;sitmeethatthese thousandchildrenoughtrepresentahighertypeoflifewhentheyreachtheageof25yearswhenfirsttakeninhandtobeeducated.Wew certainlyoughtnottodamagetheeyesintheprocessofeducation;andIbelievethatthedamaged朵totheeyesistobeknownasindicationofthedamageddonetotheotherportionsofthebody." The remedy he proposes is better care at home and better rules at school.“Parents at home are very often at fault in not teaching their children how to use their eyes.Ihave suddenly enteredthe dwellingofmanypeopleandseenlittlegirlscurleduponasofa,或ina chair,有headdowninthelap,thevesselsoftheforeheadturgidwithblood，remaininginthatpositionforagreatertouch.” Barth Shorb, San Gabriel; J. O. Fisher, Los Angeles; J. M. Asher, San Diego; L. C. Waite, Riverside; L. M. Holt, Pomona. On Northern Fruits:—Milton Thomas, Los Angeles; W. W. Williams, Los Angeles; S. Parker, Anaheim; J. M. Steward, Los Angeles; D. C. Hayward, Orange. On Viniculture:—L. J. Rose, San Gabriel; M. Keller, Los Angeles; A. Langenberger, Anaheim; B; D. Wilson, San Gabriel; A. F. Coronel, Los Angeles. On Raisins and Table Grapes:—L. Park, Anaheim; Dr. O. H. Conger, Pasadena; D.C. Twogood, Riverside; Col. J. Banbury, Pasadena; J. Rubio, Los Angeles. On Irrigation:—J. DeBarth Shorb, San Gabriel; W.R. Olden, Anaheim; C.H.Bliss, Los Angeles; P.M.Green, Pasadena; Geo.L.Carleton, Riverside. On Legislation—Judge J.N. North, of Riverside; C.E.Them, Los Angeles; A.B. Chapman, Los Angeles; Hon.J.G.Downey, Los Angeles; N.W.Blanchard,Santa Paula,Ventura county. On Exhibition—H.M.Kimball, Los Angeles; S.C.Graves,Riverside; Col.J.Banbury,Pasadena; Edward Evey,Anaheim; Prof.W.B.Lawlor,Los Angeles. On Publications and Library—J.DeBarth Shorb, San Gabriel; T.A.Garey,T.C.Severence,H.K.W.Bent,Los Angeles; L.M.Holt,Pomona. On Nomenclature—Dr.O.H.Conger,Pasadena; C.B.Woodhead,G.B.Davis,Los Angeles.MissA.A.MartinOrange;Robt.Lyon,San Buenaventura. LOCAL COMMITTEES. Los Angeles and vicinity—H.D.Barrows,C.A.Coffman and David Lewis. Inland villages—A.R.Meserve,Pomona;N.C.Carter,San Gabriel;D.M.Berry,Pasadena. Santa Ana valley of Los Angeles county—R.H.Gilman,Anaheim; James H.Hall,Orange; Andrew Mills,of Tustin City. Moist Lands—W.R.Olden,Anaheim;Andrew W.Flora and Harry Cessler,Downey City. Riverside—JasP.GravesA.J.Twogood,and Chas.Packhard. San Bernardino valley—[Not appointed]. San Diego county—J.M.Asher and Chalmers Scott. Ventura county—Robt.Lyon,of San Buenaventura,N.W.Blanchard,of Santa Paula,and Chas.G.Finney,of San Buenaventura. Kern county—[Not appointed.]. An Irishman, to whom some wonderful story was told on the authority of a cheap newspaper, declined to believe it, saying he distrusted all he saw in the "cheap prints." "Why shouldn't you believe in the cheap papers," he was asked "as soon as any other?" "Because," was his ready answer. "I don't think they can afford to speak the truth for the money." Charged Ah Moy with "cruelty to children" and "mayhem." The charges were based upon the fact that the child's feet are cramped in orthodox fashion of the wealthy Chinese classes, and that the soles of the child's feet had been cut-in order to aid the cramping process. An examination by Dr. Stivers Swan, and others showed that there was no ground for the assumption, Dr.Hunter having mistaken a crease in the sole of the foot for a cut. The operation of cramping the foot has been going on for several years. The child removed and replaced the bandages herself, seeming rather proud than otherwise at the deformity, just as our belles are proud of their horribly deformed waists. Mrs.Vere de Vere would probably be much astonished, on emigrating from Van Ness Avenue to Shanghai, to be arrested by the Chinese authorities on a charge of cruelly distorting the ribs of her daughter,Miss Clara Vere de Vere. NEWS IN BRIEF. Rosa Bertram, a bride of a month, is plaintiff in a New York divorce suit. Defendant is a "tonsorial artist." In the Southern States the movement looking to the emigration of the colored people to Africa has been wisely abandoned, and associations have been formed for the encouragement of agricultural and industrial enterprises. The Secretary of the Treasury on Saturday received $7,551 from an unknown person for an error in income returns. It was placed to the credit of the conscience fund. The harvest in Spain of wheat,fruit and wine has been so magnificent that it is estimated that half can be exported. A Catholic priest has been arrested in Chicago for throwing Bibles out of the cars which had been placed there by religious societies. The foresta of North Carolina produce twenty-two species of oak,eight of pine,nine of spruce,s seven of magnolia,eight of hickory,and five each of elm and birch. A number of New York gentlemen have formed a committee to raise funds for the relief of wounded Russian soldiers, regarding them as being at present common defenders of Christianity. At the Telegraphers' reception in Chicago,the dancers waltzed to music played in Milwaukee,eight-five miles away.A waltz and several marches were transmitted by means of the wonderful telephone,the wires playing as distinctly and perfectly as human hands. Through the arrest of one Crawford for horse stealing the police of Fort Wayne,Ind.,have discovered the existence of an organized society of horsethieves,with officers,signs,grips,and passwords,who have been mother of a nike year old daughter. He charged Ah Moy with "cruelty to children" and "mayhem." The charges were based upon the fact that the child's feet are cramped in orthodox fashion of the wealthy Chinese classes,and that the soles of the child's feet had been cut-in order to aid the cramping process.An examination by Dr. Stivers Swan,and others showed that there was no ground for the assumption,Dr.Hunter having mistaken a crease in the sole of the foot for a cut.The operation of cramping the foot has been going on for several years.The child removed and replaced the bandages herself, seeming rather proud than otherwise at the deformity,just as our belles are proud of their horribly deformed waists.Mrs.Vere de Vere would probably be much astonished, on emigrating from Van Ness Avenue to Shanghai,tobe arrested by the Chinese authorities on a charge of cruelly distorting the ribs of her daughter,Miss Clara Vere de Vere. AN old but vigorous-looking gentleman, seemingly from the rural districts, got into a car and walked its full length without receiving an invitation to set down.Approaching one gentleman who had a whole bench to himself,his asked,"Is this seat occupied?"Yes,sir,它 is,"impertinently repliedthe other."Well,"replied the broad-shouldered agriculturist,"I will keep this seat until the gentleman comes."The original proprietor withdrew himself haughtily to one end of the seat and looked insulted.After awhile the train got in motion,and still nobody came to claim the seat,whereupon the deep-chested agriculturist turned and said:"Sir,当你 told me that this seat was occupied you told me a lie"-such was his plain language-"I never sit near a liar if I can avoid it;I would rather stand up."Then appealing to another party he said:"Sir,may I sit next to you? You don't look like a liar."We need hardly say that he got his seat,and that the original proprietor thought that there was something wrong about our social system. BY TELEGRAPH. Indian War News. HEWKA, Montana, Sept. 18. An independent special from Bemman, Montana, dated the 17th says that Sturgis assisted by Howard's cavalry under Sandford, had a fight on Carson Creek on the morning of the 14th. A number of Indians were killed and many horses taken. The Crows got away with all of the Nex Perces' pack animals. They report that the River Crows from Mumel Shell have handed off the Nex Perces and are driving them toward General Sturgiss. In two fights the Crows and soldiers have captured nearly one thousand horses. The Crows have about four hundred of the Nex Perces' horses at the agency. Over three hundred Crowts will go to join Gen. Sturgiss on the eve of the 19th, when he will again pursue the Indians. Howard is twenty-five miles behind them. More Murders at Rocklin. HOXLAND, Sept. 17. This morning at seven o'clock the body of a murdered man was found in a vineyard near Sargent's house and at eleven o'clock the body of a boy, eight years old, was found in the same vineyard. Both had been murdered with pistol shots. About one hundred armed men are engaged in driving out all the Chinese in the neighborhood. The most intense excitement prevails. Terrible Storm. GALVESTON, Sept. 18. A storm struck this city early this morning, prostrating the wires, covering bridges with water, and damaging the railroad track. The wind reached a velocity of 52 miles per hour. Yellow Fever. NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 18. The bark Harold, from Havana, is quarantined with three cases of yellow fever aboard. Her mate died on the passage. The Fever in Florida. FERNANDINA, Fla., Sept. 18. Three deaths since last night. A call for aid has been responded to. The weather is unfavorable and the number of cases still in The President Flushing the Achievements. LOUVVILLA, Ky., Sept. 19. The Principal, Mr. Chase, introducing the President to the audience of the public school, made some delicate and complimentary allusions to Miss Hayes. Miss Florence White, of the Junior Chem., welcomed the President on behalf of the pupils, presenting him a magnificent bouquet representing the American colors. The President said only a few words and introduced Secretary Evarts, who compared the Northern and Southern educational advantages in favor of the latter. Secretary McCrumy extended these remarks and expressed a belief in the future of the State and city. Secretary Thompson, on being introduced, was heartily cheered. Another cheer was added when Mr. Chase announced that he was an Indianiaian, and prolonged applause followed the Secretary's announcement that he began life as a school teacher. He then spoke on the importance of education. An Indignant Irishman. NEW YORK, Sept. 19. The World says that Gen. Grant has been bitterly attacked by a correspondent of the Dublin Freeman, who urges the leading Catholics to stand aloud from his reception because he publicly insulted the Irish nation by refusing to accept its congratulatory address; because he spoke so much about priestly influence and priestcraft in education in his message of 1875, and because he expressed his anxiety to see and shake hands with Garibaldi. Illness of Henry Meiggs. PANAMA, Sept. 19. News from Peru to Aug. 27th says that Henry Meiggs, the American Engineer, was very ill and not expected to live. The whole Peruvian community was in distress at the prospect of his death. Robbing a Train. CHEVENNE, Sept. 19. The cast-bound train which passed here at 3 P.M. yesterday, was stopped and robbed during the night by thirteen masked men at Big Spring, Neh., 160 miles east of here. The robbers first took possession of the station at the Spring, destroying the telegraph instruments and compelling the agent to hang out School Children. Informed the New York that it was a mistake sightedness as a result conditions is much less prehan in Germany. In pupils of the district were near-sighted the percentage was 14 and high schools it was shows a steady increase of the length of study. In of the New York Free Union of myopic eyes was 75, and 53 per cent. reagues refer to different examination was made es- We believe no attempt low up one class in order of continued study. In institute of Brooklyn 10 per department were near collegiate department Agnew said: "Now on in an organ so transis possible that during life damage is being done body notso transparent, conditions of which we canine as those of the eye we get through with this rules will be formulated home will be able to apprecessary to the care of better than now. Also will be constructed much present day. It seems to psychology of the word educa idea that the young and that he is to grow if all his organs, all the at process of education, scar of life produces re-arse, are to be expected, fully exercised in the right thousand children at six properly regulated diet home and in the school arms of deks and seats and hours of study and seems to me that these ought to represent a higher they reach the age of 25 that taken in hand to be adly ought not to damage access of education; and I damage done to the eyes is indication of the damage portions of the body." proposes is better care at rules at school. "Parents often at fault in not teach how to use their eyes. I reded the dwellings of many little girls curled up on a with head down in the forehead turgid with that position for a greater with water, and damaging the railroad track. The wind reached a velocity of 52 miles per hour. Yellow Fever. New Orleans, Sept. 18. The bark Harold, from Havana, is quarantined with three cases of yellow fever aboard. Her mate died on the passage. The Fever in Florida. FERNANDINA, Fla., Sept. 18. Three deaths since last night. A call for aid has been responded to. The weather is unfavorable and the number of cases still increasing. London, Sept. 17. The Daily News, a strong pro-Russian paper, thus sums up this morning's intelligence: Looking impartially at the facts presented this morning, we are unable to form any other conclusion than that the attack on Plevna has not only failed but so failed that it cannot be renewed under the conditions in which the Russian commander finds himself. He has used up his shight superiority of men with extraordinary rapidity and is liable to be attacked at any given part of his front by a force larger than he can assemble there. In a word, he is beaten. Driving out the Chinese. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18. Last night the entire Chinese quarter of the Grass Valley, except one house, was burnt. Over forty buildings were destroyed. It is supposed an incendiary attempt was made to accomplish the same purpose a few days ago. This morning a body of armed men left Roseville, Placer county, and proceeded up the Auburn road, warning all the Chinamen, numbering some sixty, in the seven camps visited, to leave before midnight under penalty of death. Some left at once, but twelve at Burdick's Camp, refused to leave, though threatened. The proceedings were conducted quietly and no violence was offered. It is believed that by Wednesday not a Chinamen will remain in township number one. The refugees are mostly gathering at Folsom. A Reminder for the Governor. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18. The following dispatch was telegraphed to-day, after consultation with a number of leading citizens: SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18.—To His Excellency Governor Irwin, Sacramento: I exceedingly regret the necessity of calling your attention to the lawlessness and mob violence new and for several days past taking place in the vicinity of the State Capitol, in the adjoining county of Placer. I fail to notice that the authorities of that county have as yet made any attempt to suppress the armed bodies of men engaged in driving out and burning the property of Chinese residents. I desire to remind your excellency that, in a letter addressed to the Committee of Safety, you took occasion to intimate to that body that the prompt action taken by them prevented lawless acts from becoming wide- Henry Meigga, the American Engineer, was very ill and not expected to live. The whole Peruvian community was in distress at the prospect of his death. Robbing a Train. CHEVENNE, Sept. 19. The east-bound train which passed here at 3 p.m. yesterday, was stopped and robbed during the night by thirteen masked men at Big Spring, Neb., 160 miles east of here. The robbers first took possession of the station at the Spring, destroying the telegraph instruments and compelling the agent to hang out a red light. When the train stopped the robbers took possession, putting the train men and passengers under guard. The express car was broken into and the safe robbed of about $75,000. The passengers were also robbed, but of what amount is not yet ascertained. To delay the train from reaching the next station and giving an alarm, the fire in the locomotive was wet down. A freight train, overtaking the express, its engine was sent to Oyallalla, whence a report of the robbery was made. The robbers it is believed, have gone north. The railroad company offers a reward of $5,000 for the arrest of the robbers. Oregon Grain Crop. PORTLAND, Ogn., Sept. 19. Reports from different parts of the State bring the cheering assurance that the damage resulting to the grain crop by treason of the late rain is much less than was approhended, the dry wind and clear weather for the past week having dried out the exposed grain so that only a small percentage is damaged. Twiced's Interesting Testimony. NEW YORK, Sept. 19. Tweed to-day testified that $60,000 was paid the Board of Aldermen for the confirmation of Peter B. Sweeney as City Chamberlain. He paid Thomas Cornan, President of the Board of Alderman, $50,000 or $60,000 to pass a resolution directing the Comptroller to issue bonds for $1,500,000 for the Brooklyn bridge, of which he was trustee and stockholder. In reply to the question whether he ever suggested to any persons to falsify the results of ballots, he said he gave instructions to that end to different men who controlled several warlords, but it would be impossible to name them. Nearly all men connected with Tammany Hall from 1868 until the ring broko hadmore or less do with that business. Regarding the reported meeting of the Board of Auditors at which claims amounting to a million dollars were passed, Twedd said that such meeting was never held, but the claims were paid notwithstanding. Twed read a paper relating to the career of John Morrissey, stating that he had been indicted for assault with intent to kill at Troy, and afterwards for burglary, for which he was sentenced to jail; also that he served in the penitentiary for several breaches of the peace. He has been a professional prize-fighter and gambler. The paper was read in reply to the criticisms of Morrissey on the Twed investigation. bought to represent a higher age of 25 they reach the age of 25 that taken in hand to be easily ought not to damage access of education; and I damage done to the eyes is indication of the damage portions of the body." proposes is better care at schools at school. "Parents often at fault in not teach how to use their eyes. I urged the dwellings of many little girls curled up on a with head down in the forehead turgid with that position for a greater often, before the child can like a doll with its wealth, or some other plaything the object near her eyes amolation and focalizing its time waste and repair is gone there can be no use of the operations of tissue, and because the proper nourishment is interfered with, and be reproduced as fast as possible. If the child uses the eye or too closely at any work, the tissue cannot nourished as it should be; of the muscles upon the eye act of the girl in focalization of the soft and pliable alteration, which will lead form of disease. Then the eye school, and is there put cases, and oftentimes made copies and copy-books which, be better done on the black-eye is strained until the vein in its effects."—Galaxy. agorous-looking gentleman, the rural districts, got into a full length without receiving set down. Approaching who had a whole bench to sit, "Is this seat occupied?" impertinently replied the replied the broad-shoulder-"I will keep this seat until women." The original prohimself haughtily to one and looked insulted. After got in motion, and still no-motion the seat, whereupon the coulturist turned and said: told me that this seat was like me a lie"-such was his "I never sit near a liar if I would rather stand up." Then other party he said: "Sir, may you don't look like a hardly say that he got his original proprietor thought something wrong about our ingly regret the necessity of calling your attention to the lawlessness and mob violence now and for several days past taking place in the vicinity of the State Capitol, in the adjoining county of Placer. I fail to notice that the authorities of that county have as yet made any attempt to suppress the armed bodies of men engaged in driving out and burning the property of Chinese residents. I desire to remind your excellency that, in a letter addressed to the Committee of Safety, you took occasion to intimate to that body that the prompt action taken by them prevented lawless acts from becoming widespread. I simply call your attention now to the lawlessness taking place in Placer county that you may, by your promptness as Chief Executive of this State, prevent these outrages from becoming widespread. I have no desire to point out your plain duty. You have abundant precedent in recent occurrences whereby the State and National authorities have put down mob violence. Justice and humanity demand at your hands that protection be accorded under our government to high and low. Even a Chinaman, who has come here under solemn treaty obligations, has a right to demand that his life and property shall be protected the same as that "of citizens of the most favored nations." Respectfully, E. A. Beez. Washington News. Chicago, Sept. 19. The Inter-Ocean's Washington correspondent asked Secretary Sherman what answer he would give to the Ohio men who ask leave of absence to go home from their Washington work to vote in Ohio. He said that he should go home himself, as it is the privilege and duty of every citizen to vote, and he would allow all others, whose work could be left without public detriment, to do the same. Their furlough, however, would be four or five days instead of the usual ten days. The Cabinet has decided this question for all the Departments. The President will send only an informal message to Congress in October, announcing the reasons why the extra session was called, and giving reports and estimates. It is said that Gov. McCormick has been selected to represent the United States at the Paris Exposition, if Congress makes provision for such representation. meeting of the Board of Auditors at which claims amounting to a million dollars were passed, Tweed said that such meeting was never held, but the claims were paid notwithstanding. Tweed read a paper relating to the career of John Morrissey, stating that he had been indicted for assault with intent to kill at Troy, and afterwards for burglary, for which he was sentenced to jail; also that he served in the penitentiary for several breaches of the peace. He has been a professional prize-fighter and gambler. The paper was read in reply to the criticisms of Morrissey on the Tweed investigation. Naps Register: "By Jupiter! these are lovely nights. Nothing Mars the serenity of the scene," exclaimed young Jones the other night as he Saturn the porch 'neath the silvery rays of the crescent moon, with his arm around the waist of his Venus. But when the old woman opened the window above them, and turned a pitcher of water on their devoted heads, they thought they encountered Neptune. She simply remarked to them as they started for the gate: "Here, come back! You can't comet over my daughter in that milky way." Jones retorted: "Uranus off, and I'll be hanged if I come back till I get ready," and his girl took his arm and he started off with a speed like the messenger Mercury, who is said to have wings on his beaks, and silence reigned once more. The old woman says she will planet differently next time. Star: The Grand Jury closed their report as follows: "If we have continued in session a longer time than seemed necessary, we assure you that it was with a desire to thoroughly probe and investigate the many important charges which came before us, and not with a desire to uselessly prolong our sitting." There is no apology needed, gentlemen. You have performed your duty well, and are entitled to the thanks of all law-abiding citizens. "If you are stung by a wasp while pickniking," says a floating paragraph, "apply the end of a cigar which has been chewed for a few moments to the wound." Young ladies should remember this and chew the end of a cigar a few moments and place the "weed" in the pocket before starting on a picnic. The chewing process will make them so sick that they will not want to go the picnic, and thus they will escape being stung by a wasp. One result of the interest taken in rife matches in the last few years is that the principal ocean steamers have established ranges on their decks, and instead of playing shuffleboard and pitch, passengers now amuse themselves by firing at targets.